Simulation Vs Real Things

[jbv]

Eric Barbour wrote:
> 
 
> Honestly, why in heaven would somebody want a $4000 computer package
> that provides a simulated modular? Especially when the REAL THING is
> probably more flexible, and possibly less expensive as well? 

Mmmmh... Things are not so simple and straightforward, i think.

One of the best advantage of computer simulation of analog modular is,
IMHO, that it can emulate the real thing PLUS offer numerous added
features.

For instance :

	- storing patches
	- storing any kind of parameters (including frequency shift and the
like)
and being able to recall / reproduce them from session to session
	- editing waveforms / envelope slopes in real time
	- using other types of events / data than VC control to drive synth
modules
	- etc etc etc

I'm sure that brainstorming a little more on the subject would allow us
to come
up with tons of new weird & exciting ideas. The main purpose being to
blur the
frontier between analog & digital, events & data, etc.

jbv